Technical Articles
As a member of the EU, Greece intends to use the Chips Act to further reinforce its competitive edge and establish itself as a global hub for microcircuit design, despite the fact that the country`s ecosystem of microcircuit businesses is relatively small and virtually entirely focused on chip design ... more
Romania has established ambitious targets in the field of renewable energy, intending to further raise its proportion in the overall energy mix in the following years. The importance of solar power is constantly growing, especially in the country`s southern regions, where most favorable conditions for PV production exist ... more
The machinery sector in Turkiye, including the machine tool segment, continues to be one of the main drivers of the local economy. According to VDW, Turkey`s machine tool market today is among the top 10 in the world ... more
Greece is among the three of the world’s top exporters of olive oil, with one third of its total production exported each year. This represents between 126 000 tonnes and 200 000 tonnes a year ... more
With several leading players in areas like electric motors and mechatronics, the Slovenian automotive industry can provide sophisticated components and unique solutions like high-torque in-wheel electric drive systems and AI based real traffic simulation solutions ... more
Reflecting a varied geological structure, Albania has a wealth of natural resources, including chromium, copper, iron/nickel, coal, oil, bauxite, phosphorate, asbestos, bituminous sands, pyrites and nickel silicate, as well as limestone, sands, marble, and clays ... more
Organic farming, the most desirable form of agricultural production from an environmental point of view, is more widespread in Slovenia than in the EU as a whole and is increasing ... more
Industry 4.0, defined as smart manufacturing and supported by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), is affecting entire global production, including Serbian industry. The fourth industrial revolution is relatively slowly (and with a serious delay compared to the most high-tech economies in Europe and the world) but steadily developing in the country according to local and international experts ... more
The Bulgarian SMT services and equipment sector includes many domestic and locally based foreign companies. The major part of them is located in the capital Sofia, as well as in the bigger cities of the country ... more
The Western Balkan governments bear the primary responsibility for speeding up the deployment of sustainable energy, improving energy efficiency, phasing out fossil fuels and ensuring an inclusive, bottom-up just transition planning process ... more
Even though for most countries 2020 showed an increase in the use of industrial robots in manufacturing-related enterprises compared to 2018, Romania registered a decrease of 0,04 percentage points, which may indicate a lack of capacity for enterprises to finance new investments in equipment and technology ... more
Due to its highly skilled workforce and location, the automotive industry in Serbia is not just a traditional economic sector but also a sector with a promising future. Today almost all significant European and some Asian automakers receive supplies from the Serbian automobile sector ... more
The Bulgarian additive manufacturing ecosystem has been rapidly developing in the last 5 years and the 3D printing business in the country, in step with global trends, is gradually moving from prototyping to full-functional production in many industries ... more
The metal processing and machinery sector in Serbia has a long history of development and it`s among the leading national production and manufacturing industries and one of the most important pillars of the local economy today ... more
In order to become a member of the European Union (EU), North Macedonia is currently standardizing and privatization its energy industry. The country has a great energy potential due to its favorable geographical location, natural resources and climatic characteristics ... more
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Due to the stringent regulations that formerly governed foreign investment in Romania, numerous multinational corporations have either bought out or formed joint ventures with local firms ... more
Serbia`s metal processing sector
One of the most significant pillars of the local economy today, the metal processing and machinery sector in Serbia has a long history of growth and is one of the ... more
In South-Eastern Europe the adoption of LED technology is rapidly gaining momentum, primarily propelled by significant investments in infrastructure and extensive renovation projects across various sectors. This growth is underpinned by a rising recognition of the environmental advantages ... more
Electronic components production in Turkiye
The Turkish electronics industry, distinguished by its significant added value, innovative approaches, and extensive research efforts, manufactures products intended for both local use and global markets. As reported by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, there are over 2000 ... more
Croatia has no significant fossil fuels reserves. For example, the share of oil reserves in Croatia relative to the world`s reserves is 0,004%, and natural gas 0,0124%. In terms of tons of oil equivalent, according to 2024 data, ... more
The rapid advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence and the ever wider adoption of those technologies in SMEs brings a multitude of benefits for the economical development of the countries in Southeast Europe (SEE). Although, the share of ... more